we are family

200.  celebrating my last kindergartner - he's on his way, first grade

201.  spicy little sweetie pie - Haley as described by her teacher

202.  hand delivered Hershey kisses

203.  how Jason speaks my love language - see above

204.  the cool, juicy goodness of watermelon on a hot summer day

205.  pool time with Aunt Becky, Martha and Avery!

new brake pads - yay!

195. worst case scenario averted - no major car work needed

196.  safety provided in new brake pads

197.  setting a goal and trying something new

198.  a yummy dinner prepared with love 

199.  children that eat and enjoy said dinner 

neighbors

191.  my 86 year old neighbor tending to her hard and loving on my kids even when they ring her doorbell at 7 am!

192.  Aidan's Place granola and the farmers market 

193.  a sunny Saturday swim 

194. memories made in photos

full heart

185.  a timely tweet, a reminder @Janet_Denison: When the trials come, remember that the Lord is full of compassion and mercy – and your job is to persevere. God’s blessing is ahead.

186.  a table full of family, enjoying the food and the company

187.  a slight reprieve from the June heat and humidity

188.  craft night with friends

189.  a heart full of love; so much healthier than anger, bitterness, hopelessness 

190.  Loosing my phone for 18 hours, one distraction averted for a little while

a busy Saturday

180.  His faithfulness, His peace, His healing

181.  ability to French braid two little girls'

hair, even if it took almost 8 years to figure it out!

182.  Brownie Troop 640's friendship, fun and learning

183. ending the day with chocolate dipped cones

184.  sinking into bed after a long day

strength in weakness

175.  warm coffee streaming down my sore throat

176.  the stillness and tranquility of 5 am

177.  For when I am weak, I am strong - 2 Corinthians 12:10

178.  little glimpses of The Lord at work

179.  the scent of clean laundry

morning prayer

170.  Bethany's morning prayer

171.  coolness of my office as a relief from the humid heat outdoors 

172.  Chris' motivation to keep us working through the CrossFit pain!

173.  caring and fun loving 2nd grade teachers - Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Williams

174.  a sunset run

Mission Shreveport

166.  a smooth Monday morning routine despite not hearing my alarm!

167.  Javen, Jake, Trey and the other kids I got to hang out with this afternoon

168.  day 1 Mission Shreveport

169.  a moment of practicing patience when my mind wanted to rally against it

Sunday sunsets

161.  a really fun Saturday with the trio

162.  a long run 

163.  blackberry picking 

164.  singing "The Gift of Love" during church; really hard Euchariesto this morning

165.  pink glow of clouds at sunset 

Friday's 5

156.  just the right words at precisely the right time

157.  a glowing report from Sam's teacher - such a bright kid

158.  a good night's rest

159.  Miss Shai always willig to help with the trio, a big big blessing in this busy mama's life!

160. windows down, music up, singing loud-TGIF!!

trusting times

151.  those challenging times that are oppurtunities for trust

152.  prayer in the park

153.  being surprised (when I shouldn't be) when Your fingerprints are discovered over various parts of my day

154.  clear ears to hear - thanks Dr. Ricky!

155.  the complexities of cat life - interesting little one that Jack the cat of ours

Come Monday

146.  being chased by grace (real grace, not my sweet Gracie Greer!)

147.  Jason's drive to exercise and eat healthy 

148.  pushing through with homework and the last 4 weeks of school

149.  big puffy marshmallow clouds floating through the backdrop of the blue blue skies

150.  lower humidity levels!

Hydrangea love

141.  pink, purple and blue hues of hydrangeas

142.  Lord, Need You - singing it over and over again

143.  a husband's love

144.  an afternoon nap for Gracie

145.  Sam's humor!

a little absent but still thankful

136.  kids that love to drink milk and water

137.  a pesky front tooth finally pulled out

138.  an evening by the river 

139.  the ability to run 7 miles after a long break

140.  a grandmother that is always willing to help